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henniest

henniest is the superlative form of henny.

Meaning of henny

Adjective

henny (comparative hennier, superlative henniest)

  1. Resembling or characteristic of a hen.
    • Some intermediates differ but slightly from a purely henny bird in appearance. The majority of the saddle feathers are typically henny, but scattered among them are a few in which the tip of the feather exhibits the lack of barbules […]1921, Journal of Genetics, volumes 1-12, page 41

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Questions about henniest

What is henniest the superlative form of?
Henniest is the superlative form of henny.

Words near henniest in the dictionary

  1. Hennessys
  2. Henney
  3. Henneys
  4. hennier
  5. hennies
  6. henniest
  7. Hennig
  8. Hennigan
  9. Hennigans
  10. Hennigian
  11. Hennigs

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